scitechcox - Cosmology

Lessons

03/30: Solar System Today we will explore different models of our solar system, and learn how different models have different limits.
03/31-04/01: Gravity & Planets Today we will use a PhET simulation to learn how gravity affects planets in a solar system.
4/14: Gravity & Planets Review: Today we will review our Solar System simulations, and give you a chance to test your understanding with GQ1: Orbits & Gravity .
4/22: UM Unplugged: Today we will go outside to use the triangulation method for finding the location of distant stars.
4/23: Stellar Variety: Today we learn that not all stars are created equal! There is significant variety among stars, and this gives us clues about "how stars work". After studying some data, we will try GQ2!
4/24: Big Dipper: Today we learn how stars that look like they are all the same, and near each other in the sky, can actually be spread way out, with a range of luminosity. We will travel outside to mark out the location of the stars in the Big Dipper!
4/27: Stellar Fusion: Why do stars glow? Do they run out of energy? How long will that take? Visit Cosmology Lesson 2 for some answers, a simulation , and a quiz .
4/29-5/1: Stellar Evolution: Use the information in Cosmology Lesson 3 to create a creative "life-cycle" story. Write a short story, poem, or song! Use ComicLife, Xtranormal , or GoAnimate ! Here is a Cosmology Showcase of student work!
5/4: Review Game

Concept Summary

Learning Objectives:

Compare and contrast refracting and reflecting telescopes.
Explain the connection between stellar spectra and stellar properties.
Describe the relationship between temperature, mass, and luminosity of main-sequence stars.
Describe the processes of gravitational attraction and fusion in stars.
Describe the structure of a star.
Predict the life cycle of stars of various masses.
Use a logarithmic scale to relate galaxies, stars, planets, and people.
Summarize the evidence for the big bang theory.

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